Nation in Focus

February 8, 2013 9:31 PM

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Mary Ann Bova walks along a slippery snow-covered sidewalk during a winter storm in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. In some upstate areas, snow fell early Friday morning and was expected to increase throughout the day, with the heaviest accumulations expected in eastern New York on Friday night. less

Mary Ann Bova walks along a slippery snow-covered sidewalk during a winter storm in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. In some upstate areas, snow fell early Friday morning and was expected to increase ... more

Snow falls on a pedestrian as she leaves the Rag & Bone Fall 2013 fashion collection show during Fashion Week, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York. Snow began falling across the Northeast on Friday, ushering in what was predicted to be a huge, possibly historic blizzard and sending residents scurrying to stock up on food and gas up their cars. less

Snow falls on a pedestrian as she leaves the Rag & Bone Fall 2013 fashion collection show during Fashion Week, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York. Snow began falling across the Northeast on Friday, ushering in ... more

Photo: John Minchillo, Associated Press

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Lilah Watt gets some interference from her 6-month-old puppy, Willa, as she shovels out from the snowstorm on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 in Montpelier, Vt.

Lilah Watt gets some interference from her 6-month-old puppy, Willa, as she shovels out from the snowstorm on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 in Montpelier, Vt.

A man battles fierce winds as he climbs a hill after leaving his car in a parking lot to avoid being towed during a parking ban, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Portland, Maine. The National Weather Service issued a blizzard warning for Maine's southern coast. The forecast calls for up to 2 feet of snow and winds gusting to 50 mph. less

A man battles fierce winds as he climbs a hill after leaving his car in a parking lot to avoid being towed during a parking ban, Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in Portland, Maine. The National Weather Service issued a ... more

Photo: Robert F. Bukaty, Associated Press

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April Malvasio, Nick Sprasky, Jordan Ganther (hidden) and Reid Heinart go airborne in a kayak as they careen down the sledding hill at Lockwood Park on a snow day on Friday, February 8, 2013 in Racine, Wis.

April Malvasio, Nick Sprasky, Jordan Ganther (hidden) and Reid Heinart go airborne in a kayak as they careen down the sledding hill at Lockwood Park on a snow day on Friday, February 8, 2013 in Racine, Wis.

Robert Burck, aka the "Naked Cowboy," performs in Times Square as it snows Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York. Snow began falling across the Northeast on Friday, ushering in what was predicted to be a huge, possibly historic blizzard and sending residents scurrying to stock up on food and gas up their cars. The storm could dump 1 to 3 feet of snow from New York City to Boston and beyond. less

Robert Burck, aka the "Naked Cowboy," performs in Times Square as it snows Friday, Feb. 8, 2013, in New York. Snow began falling across the Northeast on Friday, ushering in what was predicted to be a huge, ... more

A flambeaux carrier is illuminated on St. Charles Avenue as the 460 riders of the satirical Krewe D'Etat roll down the traditional Uptown route with their 22-float presentation entitled "The Dictator's Reading Room" on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013 in New Orleans. less

A flambeaux carrier is illuminated on St. Charles Avenue as the 460 riders of the satirical Krewe D'Etat roll down the traditional Uptown route with their 22-float presentation entitled "The Dictator's Reading ... more

Photo: MICHAEL DeMOCKER, Associated Press

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A San Bernardino County Sheriff SWAT team returns to the command post at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, Calif. after searching for Christopher Jordan Dorner on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Search conditions have been hampered by a heavy winter storm in the area. Dorner, a former Los Angeles police officer, is accused of carrying out a killing spree because he felt he was unfairly fired from his job. less

A San Bernardino County Sheriff SWAT team returns to the command post at Bear Mountain near Big Bear Lake, Calif. after searching for Christopher Jordan Dorner on Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. Search conditions have ... more

Photo: Will Lester, Associated Press

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Jack Percoco of Cambridge, Mass. reaches into depleted shelves for milk at a supermarket in Somerville, Mass., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. A major winter storm is heading toward the U.S. Northeast with up to 2 feet of snow expected for a Boston-area region that has seen mostly bare ground this winter. less

Jack Percoco of Cambridge, Mass. reaches into depleted shelves for milk at a supermarket in Somerville, Mass., Friday, Feb. 8, 2013. A major winter storm is heading toward the U.S. Northeast with up to 2 feet ... more

Two-year-old Andre de Guisti uses his walker to head down the halls of Covenant HeathCare Cooper, in Saginaw, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. De Guisti was born with sacral angenesis which caused nerve damage in his lower spine, knee problems, two dislocated hips and club feet. Andre's parents, Dino and Amore de Guisti had heard from doctors back home in Johannesburg, South Africa that their only option was to amputate his legs. A doctor from Saginaw who makes regular trips to South Africa to work at a clinic and hunt heard Andre's story and offered to help. Two years ago Andre had surgery and although he has a lot of physical therapy ahead of him, he is expected to be able to walk someday. less

Two-year-old Andre de Guisti uses his walker to head down the halls of Covenant HeathCare Cooper, in Saginaw, on Wednesday, Jan. 9, 2013. De Guisti was born with sacral angenesis which caused nerve damage in ... more

Photo: Clay Lomneth | MLive.com, Associated Press

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